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5th Nov 2012, 09:59 PM #1Most Valued Member
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Day two at Lake Goldsmith
Day two of the scraping reunion was out at Lake Goldsmith Steam Engine Rally.
I was joined by Ray (RayG), Josh (brobdingnagian), Joe (jhovel) and Rob (ropetangler).
It was their 100th Rally and had to be seen to be believed.
Here are some pics
Phil
Ray and Josh taking a breakDSC_0058 - Version 2.jpg From the left, Joe Ray Rob and Josh watching the BlacksmithDSC_0059 - Version 2.jpg Some machineryDSC_0062 - Version 2.jpgDSC_0063 - Version 2.jpg An extra large SingerDSC_0068 - Version 2.jpg Some DrillsDSC_0070 - Version 2.jpg Some stuff DSC_0071 - Version 2.jpg and an odd Camelback (kinda)DSC_0072 - Version 2.jpg
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5th Nov 2012, 10:41 PM #2Most Valued Member
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Ray and I were looking for the Ruston engine and couldn't find it.
I finally found it Ray.
Phil
Ruston at Goldsmith - YouTube
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5th Nov 2012, 10:45 PM #3
Nice pics Phil.
Love that sewing machine, just don't put your fingers too close, they will be stitched to the fabric
That shaper must be tiny.1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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6th Nov 2012, 12:05 AM #4
An amazing event..
Thanks Phil for the Ruston Video, beautiful machine...
Here are a few pictures of random things, first up a bit of serious machinery, the restoration was only completed a few days before the event, and
believe it or not they lost the bucket... Phil tells me they used these machines on the Panama canal.
There was a row of parked traction engines, I think 6 or 7, and they really looked the goods..
This one was done up in "fairground" style, nice barley twist!
This one is something special, the "Rolls Royce" of traction engines, and I'd guess pretty valuable...
I've always wanted to see a real "STEAM" roller, here's Phil (aka Mr Steam) trying to look casual..
All in all a magical day, I wish I knew enough to ask intelligent questions, but I know pride, passion and commitment when I see workmanship like that which was on display at Lake Goldsmith
Regards
Ray
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6th Nov 2012, 12:30 AM #5Most Valued Member
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Thanks for the pictures guys, looks like I missed a great day
Stuart
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6th Nov 2012, 05:55 AM #6Most Valued Member
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Great pics Ray ('cept the last one of course).
I was asked to go out on the Monday to drive one of the traction engines.
I took the camera out and managed to take absolutely no pics. (a bit busy)
Phil
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6th Nov 2012, 12:50 PM #7
Hi All,
Do a youtube search using "Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally" then sort by upload date, returns a number of interesting videos..
Here's a good video on the panama canal, Bucyrus steam shovels at work.. Steaming Across Panama - Museum Motion Graphics - YouTube
Regards
Ray
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6th Nov 2012, 03:19 PM #8
Thanks gents some great photos there LOML also liked the Singer, I said didn't think that poor old woman would hold much of a tune LOL.
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7th Nov 2012, 08:27 AM #9Most Valued Member
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Hi Guys,
Looks like a great time was had by all. Thanks so much for the photos. The steam shovels have me fascinated. Thanks for the youtube link on the Panama canal.
Cheers,
Simon
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7th Nov 2012, 10:21 AM #10Product designer retired
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Lake Goldsmith?
Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the steam rally, so ask, is the facility at Lake Goldsmith open all year round to visitors?
Ken
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7th Nov 2012, 10:58 AM #11future machinist
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Big brother Bucyrus
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
Andre
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10th Nov 2012, 01:37 PM #12
Great pictures, sorry I missed it. Really really would love to have my stuff neat and tidy like some of the tools there.
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23rd Nov 2012, 11:47 PM #13Most Valued Member
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Day two at Lake Goldsmith
This response hasn't taken long at all Ken
Apologies.
Lake Goldsmith steam and engine rally is held twice a year. Around the first weekend in May and around the first weekend in November
They have a website (I think)
It is only open to members to go there if they have a spare moment.
Phil
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